Beyond HR with John Tondello and Carrie Summerlin

About this episode

Shantelle discusses creativity in Human Resources with John Tondello and Carrie Summerlin from SimpleHR.

In this episode of Hello Frances, Shantelle sits down with John Tondello and Carrie Summerlin from SimpleHR to explore creativity in a place most people don’t expect to find it — Human Resources. Far from the reputation of being all rules and regulations, this conversation uncovers how creative thinking shows up in sales, relationship-building, and supporting business owners in meaningful ways. John and Carrie share the unique ways they approach problem-solving, adapt to diverse business needs, and communicate the SimpleHR story with authenticity. They also reflect on the moments that remind them why their work matters — the wins, the impact, and the human connections that make their roles so rewarding.

People in this episode

Host: Shantelle

Guests: John Tondello, Carrie Summerlin

Topics covered

• Human Resources
• creativity
• problem-solving
• business support
• relationship-building

Keywords

• Human Resources
• creativity
• business support
• problem-solving
• relationship-building

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SimpleHR

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